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All electrical safety testing, checks and inspections of fixed wire installations are carried out in the same way – through an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). When an electrician visits your home or business to carry out this report, they’ll test the permanent wiring throughout the property i.e. every electrical circuit.

The EICR documents all of the findings made during the electrical inspection, including any safety issues that make your installations non-compliant with IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671. These electrical safety checks are different from PAT testing, which is used for your portable appliances.

We have a large team of electricians who work throughout Central London, the 32 boroughs, and parts of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Kent, and Sussex. They’re fully qualified to test and issue electrical safety certificates, and always work to the latest regulations.

From homes and tenanted properties to commercial and industrial locations, we provide certificates that show your commitment to electrical safety. They also help landlords to meet their legal obligations.

Customer reviews

I found it easy to arrange an appointment and customer services were extremely helpful. The electrician arrived on time, and carried out a full electrical inspection, his approach and manner was friendly and professional. I would definitely recommended this company to anyone.

Nicholas, Edmonton, N9
Eugene completed an electrical safety inspection and was great! Really friendly, super knowledgeable and kept me informed throughout the inspection. Would 100% recommend.

Alex, Richmond, TW9
Pieter & Eugene did another excellent job fixing our lighting issues. Their inspection raised many safety issues with our lighting system. They were again very professional, efficient, respectful of the property and very friendly. I would recommend them both, a great team, and request them in the future.

Andrew, Mayfair, W1
Very professional electrician attended my flat for an EICR. Requested the appointment just the day before. Sales team very attentive on the phone and actively engaged and sorted everything for me. I would strongly recommend.

Anil, Stockwell, SW9
Attention to detail, reliability, good communication and excellent work. Scott Bartlett is really a first-rate electrician. All work done so that electrical installation condition report could be issued.

Barry, Croydon, CR0
Really excellent comms. Our electrician, Ben Reed, talked us through everything following an EICR, involved us in problem solving, and made sure we were comfortable at every step. A complex job, involving several visits. He made sure we were properly looked after in between visits. A necessarily expensive, but excellent experience.

Chris, Raynes Park, SW20
I contacted Aspect about midday on a Friday hoping I might get an electrician to visit my flat and carry out an inspection for a landlord's electrical safety certificate (EICR) early the next week. Aspect were able to sent a qualified electrician around that very afternoon to do the work. Electrician arrived on time and did a thorough inspection. I have no hesitation in recommending Aspect to others.

Danny, West Hampstead, NW6
Quick service. EICR job booked in for the following day. Thorough repairs and installation by Trevor, and condition report and installation certificate received 24 hours later.

Elizabeth, Gipsy Hill, SE19

What is an EICR safety certificate?

Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) used to be known as Periodic Inspection Reports (PIRs), and some people refer to them as landlord safety certificates, fixed wire or hard wire inspections. These electrical safety checks should be done at least every five years, unless stated otherwise on your most up-to-date report. The report breaks down the faults into codes:

C1 – Immediate action required
C2 – Urgent action is needed
C3 – Remedial action recommended
FI – Requires further investigation

It also details the overall condition of your installations, including circuity, earthing and more.

Remedial repairs

Not every electrician will repair the problems found during the electrical safety checks.

We can provide an EICR and then offer a fixed-price quote for the remedial repairs. In many cases, we can perform these repairs on the same day as the report – updating your EICR to show compliance right away and at no extra cost.

If repairs are done by a different contractor to the one who did the EICR, a second EICR might be needed to show compliance. You’ll never have that problem with Aspect.

Our electricial rates

Fixed pricing for residential EICRs
Rates based on property size
Prices start at £150.00 ex VAT
Commercial EICRs charged per circuit

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What you get from Aspect

Experienced & vetted tradespeople
24 hour availability for all trades
Dedicated technical support team
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Peace of mind from trade accreditation

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Helping to improve safety levels

All electrical installations degrade with time. The rate of deterioration depends on the installations and how they’re used, but even flicking a switch several times a day could loosen its connections over time. Problems can also come from damp conditions and rodents chewing on the wires.

Electrical safety checks give a qualified expert the chance to test your system in detail, and ensure consumer units, sockets, light fittings and more comply with today’s electrical safety standards.

Electrical safety checks for landlords

By law, landlords must have an up-to-date EICR for rented properties. While this usually means a new EICR every five years, most letting agents seem to ask for an EICR before a change in tenancy.

We help landlords comply with the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations, ensuring they have the electrical certification to satisfy their obligations. If you’re a landlord and an accident occurs on your property due to a faulty installation, and an EICR wasn’t carried out, then you may be held responsible.

Electric safety certificates show authorities you’ve done your part to maintain the electrical system.

Tenants can also ask you for a copy of the report, which you’ll then have to provide in 28 days.

What will an EICR reveal?

Electrical safety checks reveal the following issues:

Overloading of fixed wire circuits
Insufficient earthing
The risk of an electric shock
The potential risk of a fire
Defective electrical work
Damage to cabling
The lack of a residual current device (RCD)
A missing surge protection device (SPD)

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Our guarantee and accreditations

We’re fully trade accredited. Aspect is registered with NAPIT as an approved contractor. We’re also members of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). In addition, the Aspect Guarantee covers our tradesmen’s workmanship for up to 12 months.

When you book an Aspect electrician you can count on getting the professional expertise you’re looking for. Our electricians will check the condition of your fixed wire installation according to British Standard (BS7671) Requirements for Electrical Installations.

All our electricians are vetted and trade accredited experts, and can provide friendly, knowledgeable advice without pushing for a sale. Instead, we only make suggestions based on safety standards.

Electrical safety certificates for homeowners

Electrical safety certificates aren’t a legal requirement for homeowners. Having a valid EICR is usually a condition of home insurance policies. A detailed inspection is the only way to confirm that a fixed installation at your property is safe. It highlights any remedial work needed.

Your family home is the most important place in the world, so guard against risk with an EICR. The report highlights any safety concerns, which our electricians can then put right to ensure your home current electrical safety regulations.

How often do I need an EICR?

For most people, the type of property they own won’t affect how often they renew their electrical safety certificates. Instead, it only affects whether or not an EICR is legally required. The frequency of electric safety checks only varies for commercial sites. For example, an industrial property may need an EICR every three years, but a swimming pool will need one annually.

Homeowners

Once every five years (recommended)
Before selling a property
Before buying a previously occupied home
If there’s a potential issue

Landlords of tenanted properties:

Every five years by law, unless otherwise stated
If your letting agent requires an EICR
If there’s a potential issue

Commercial property owners:

Every five years if you have tenants
If you believe there may be a problem
Dependent on the usage of the property

An Aspect electrician can discuss how often you should get an electrical safety check based on the age of your fixed wire electrical installations.

Areas we cover

As a guide, we cover a 30-mile radius surrounding Central London. This includes all of the London boroughs, and extends to parts of Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.

We can sometimes work outside of this catchment area. Our scheduling team will check availability and let you know if we can book the right tradesperson for you.

Submit your callback request and someone will be in touch. We’re ready to help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Account customers

We have a dedicated team of account handlers to support multi-site customers and commercial properties: Restaurants, Bars, Offices, Retail, Landlords, Letting Agencies, Hotels, Schools, Embassies, Care Homes and more.

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Our electricians can be booked for a wide range of tasks. Read more about the range of services we provide here: –

Electrical repairs; we can usually schedule an electrician to visit the same day a booking is made and begin carrying out the electrical repairs you need straightaway
Electrical installation & rewiring; our certification allows us to self-certify our electrical installation work so you can be sure it complies with UK Building Regulations
Portable appliance testing (PAT); regular testing is generally regarded as the best way of showing that maintenance and safety checks have been carried out correctly
Emergency electrician; our emergency response team is on call 24/7 where either multiple utilities have failed or multiple properties are impacted by a single incident